With summer approaching and employers across the country continuing to deal with labor shortages, nearby Columbia has been ranked one of the best places in America for summer jobs.
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center’s inpatient pediatric unit has received the Platinum Pediatric Nursing Excellence Award from the Society of Pediatric Nurses, a national recognition honoring outstanding pediatric nursing care and commitment to children and families.
On Monday, Governor Wes Moore announced $56.8 million in new energy efficiency grants that will fund 127 projects across Maryland, including upgrades at schools, government buildings, nonprofits, and residential properties. The grants, administered through the Maryland Energy Administration, are intended to lower energy costs, modernize infrastructure, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions statewide. (more…)
Home to over 6,000 advanced technology companies working on the technologies of the future, spanning all the way from health-tech to quantum to clean energy to artificial intelligence, Montgomery County, Maryland, is earning global attention for its ability to attract investment and support companies in high-growth industries, including quantum, cyber, artificial intelligence, life sciences and more.
A top destination for companies in the innovation economy, it’s no surprise that leading brands choose to be here. With a unique combination of world-class talent, established infrastructure, and proximity to federal agencies and research institutions, this strategic location is home to 18 federal agencies and 36 federal research laboratories and some of the world most pioneering companies including Lockheed Martin, United Therapeutics, Hughes Network Systems, Vaisala Xweather, and X-energy. Additionally, the County offers a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem with private and publicly-owned incubators, accelerators and extensive opportunities for partnerships and collaborations—all of which enable startups and early-stage companies to have key strategic advantages and access to the capital and resources they need to grow and thrive.
Known for having one of the most highly educated workforces in the country with approximately one-third of its adult residents age 25 or older holding a master’s degree or higher, the County has a deep talent pool which ranks 5th highest in the technology sector, the 2nd highest concentration of PhDs in the country, and is home to approximately 90,000 technology professionals. The County also boasts top ranking public schools, the #1 community college in the state of Maryland, and proximity to over a dozen academic institutions, including the Universities at Shady Grove, which offers a consortium of nine public institutions on one campus located at Shady Grove. (more…)
Montgomery County Recreation’s outdoor pool season will begin Saturday, May 23, with the County’s seven outdoor pools opening for pre-season weekend operations as warmer weather arrives across the region. (more…)
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos Pretzel & Pizza Creations.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
A permit valued at more than $2 million has been approved for work to begin on the upcoming Nordstrom Rack at Congressional Plaza in Rockville.
Family, friends, and community members are rallying around the loved ones of 50-year-old Glenda Patricia Salamanca Reyes following her death over the weekend.
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A Montgomery County jury has found 20-year-old Jorden Hungerford guilty of first-degree murder, armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in connection with the 2025 killing of 20-year-old Henry Krishawn Gilbert of Montgomery Village.
Drivers should expect significant delays in the Bethesda area due to a water main break on Bradley Boulevard.
The Maryland Department of Transportation is warning drivers to expect significant delays around the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and along the US 50 corridor during the upcoming Memorial Day travel period.
The Washington Spirit announced Tuesday that its May 30 match against Seattle Reign FC at Audi Field has officially sold out, marking the earliest sellout announcement in club history.
Montgomery County Police released its daily crime summary Tuesday, detailing incidents reported across the county on May 18, including burglaries, vehicle thefts, catalytic converter thefts, and an aggravated assault involving a firearm.
Go to MCPD Daily Crime Summary for May 18 Includes Shooting, Burglaries and Vehicle Thefts
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